
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Baja-style Mexican food- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#487 Ranked #339 last year
- Initial investment
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$371K - $1.2M
- Units as of 2022
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137 6% over 3 years
In 2003, father and son duo Alan and Chuck Bush bought Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop specializes in tantalizing Baja-style Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, grilled sandwiches, salads and breakfast dishes. By 2009, the restaurateurs saw an opportunity for national expansion and began franchising.
From its humble beginnings, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop grew into a nationally recognized brand offering customers tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. With locations in states across the U.S., Fuzzy's Taco Shop is a notable restaurant brand that is trying to make "taco heaven" a reality.
Why You May Want to Start a Fuzzy's Taco Shop Franchise
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop promotes independence among franchisees. The company expects all franchisees to maintain and uphold the brand's image. However, franchisees may tailor their shops to fit their local communities. This gives each shop a unique character.
Being one-of-a-kind and yet grounded in branding reflects the brand's overall attitude: "business in the back and party in the front." An ideal candidate is an individual who appreciates good food, quality service, and growth, all in a colorful and "chilled-out" environment.
As a franchisee, you may find satisfaction seeing customers enjoy their meal on the patio with their kids coloring at the table. By running a Fuzzy's Taco Shop franchise, you may add joy, a sense of togetherness, and flavor to your community.
What Might Make Fuzzy's Taco Shop a Good Choice?
Mexican-inspired fast-casual restaurants are becoming increasingly popular across the U.S. Customers are seeking higher quality and healthier food options than those sold by fast-food restaurants. Being a Fuzzy's Taco Shop franchisee may be a great opportunity to tap into this market shift. Fuzzy's Taco Shop offers menu items that a franchisee might expect from Mexican fast-casual dining, while also including the option for frozen margaritas.
Franchisees may benefit from exclusive territory rights and the opportunity to create original menu items. Called "Manager Specials," franchisees must use Fuzzy TacoShop-approved ingredients and go through an approval process to add their creation to the menu.
Between a uniquely tailored shop design and the ability to experiment beyond the brand's menu, franchisees may turn their franchise into something that fits their unique tastes and personality.
How Do You Open a Fuzzy's Taco Shop Franchise?
To open a Fuzzy's Taco Shop franchise, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the business and your local area to see if a franchise would do well in your community. You must choose your location, but Fuzzy's Taco Shop will assist.
Since your contract lasts ten years, take time to assess your passion for being in the restaurant industry. This especially holds importance if you have no prior restaurant experience. You may find owning a restaurant to be more rigorous than you initially thought. Take the opportunity to speak with other franchisees and learn about their experiences.
If Fuzzy's Taco Shop approves of you as a franchisee, you will undergo training. Training includes a few dozen hours of classroom training, over 200 hours of on-the-job training, and additional training held at company-owned stores. Soon enough, you'll be able to create your slice of "taco heaven" in a store that is as chill as its margaritas.
Company Overview
About Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2009 (2023-2009 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 34
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US.
- # of Units
- 137 (as of 2022)
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Fuzzy's Taco Shop franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
Information Circle - $30,000 - $40,000
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $370,500 - $1,224,600
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $300,000 - $500,000
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Cash Requirement
Information Circle - $150,000 - $300,000
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Veteran Incentives
Information Circle - $5,000 off franchise fee
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Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 5%
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Ad Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 2%
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 188 hours
- Classroom Training
- 12 hours
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Information Circle - No
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
- # of employees required to run
- 25
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - Yes
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #487 in 2023
Entrepreneur’s 44th annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet them.
Ranked #7 in Mexican Food in 2022
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